​CIA Exam: Why, How, and What Is Changing January 2019

Why?

To ensure the material within all three parts of the CIA exam stays current and valid, the CIA underwent a global job analysis study to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities most applicable to today’s internal audit practitioners. The study results indicated the need to revise the exam syllabi to reflect the evolution of the internal audit profession worldwide.

How?

Three exam parts are focused, clear, and uniform.

Minimal duplication and overlap among exam parts.

Aligned with The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Up-to-date with the current global practice of internal auditing.

Covers the knowledge, skills, and abilities exam candidates must possess to be the most competent and capable internal auditor possible.

CIA Exam Language Release Dates

The new CIA exams are currently available in English only with additional languages released throughout 2019 and early 2020. See the chart below and plan your studies accordingly.

​Language

​Availability Date

​French and Spanish

​1 June 2019

​German and Turkish

​1 July 2019

​Arabic and Russian

1 ​August 2019

​Korean and Portuguese

1 ​September 2019

​Chinese Traditional and Japanese

1 ​October 2019

​Chinese Simplified and Thai

​2020

What?

​CIA Exam Part One: Essentials of Internal Auditing

CIA Exam Part Two: Practice of Internal Auditing​

CIA Exam Part Three: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing​

When?

The updated CIA exam has taken effect as of January 2019, in English only. Exam candidates should review the syllabus changes and determine the best timing to complete their individual studies and take the exam. Once the updated exam is released in a new language, the previous exam version will no longer be available in that language. Select and view exam syllabus details below.